Postcode BL9 6JR is located in a major urban area, within the Bury East ward of Bury in the North West region, and forms part of the Fairfield & Jericho area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fairfield & Jericho is £39,226 per year. The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester), about 4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Hoyles Park.
Fairfield & Jericho has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 50 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Fairfield & Jericho has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 81.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fairfield & Jericho is £39,226 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from BL9 6JR.
Fairfield & Jericho near BL9 6JR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castleton (Manchester) located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hoyles Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hoyles Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Bury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £545,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £295,000 | £252 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £215,000 | £271 |
| Terraced | 42 | £150,000 | £187 |
| Flats | 12 | £143,250 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187,000 | £125,000 | £120,000 | £84,500 |
| 2017 | £260,000 | £117,000 | £112,000 | £85,000 |
| 2018 | £280,000 | £117,485 | £118,000 | £85,250 |
| 2019 | £325,000 | £138,000 | £127,000 | £88,000 |
| 2020 | £361,500 | £130,750 | £136,000 | £97,750 |
| 2021 | £365,000 | £115,000 | £152,500 | £122,000 |
| 2022 | £285,000 | £148,000 | £156,500 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £333,500 | £130,000 | £155,000 | £136,600 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £140,000 | £180,000 | £139,000 |
| 2025 | £328,000 | £145,000 | £202,500 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £263,000 | £141,500 | £220,000 | £166,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198 | £182 | £128 | £101 |
| 2017 | £171 | £179 | £152 | £99 |
| 2018 | £196 | £170 | £143 | £101 |
| 2019 | £216 | £200 | £152 | £114 |
| 2020 | £255 | £194 | £185 | £118 |
| 2021 | £210 | £178 | £208 | £145 |
| 2022 | £257 | £221 | £201 | £146 |
| 2023 | £244 | £227 | £202 | £157 |
| 2024 | £285 | £181 | £220 | £173 |
| 2025 | £257 | £214 | £241 | £187 |
| 2026 | £309 | £213 | £289 | £218 |
There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BL9 6JR.
In the BL9 6JR postcode area, located within Fairfield & Jericho, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BL9 6JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Huntley Court, Bury, BL9 6JD | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Your Choice Convenience Store | 83 Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7LP | Walking directions to Your Choice Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Bury district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BL9 6JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ayesha Arif
Bury East - Elected 7 May 2026
James Frith
Bury North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BL9 6JR records about 147 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around BL9 6JR in Fairfield & Jericho is £169,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to BL9 6JR, including St Joseph and St Bede RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Cambian Chesham House School (Good) and Hoyle Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
BL9 6JR scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 50 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bury North covering BL9 6JR is James Frith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ayesha Arif (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.